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Autonomous robot dogs assist with fusion energy facility maintenance
Autonomous robots dogs have been used to help maintain one of the world’s largest fusion energy research facilities, located in the U.K. These robotic canine helpers, deployed during a 35-day trial at the facility, can be both safer and more cost-effective, according to a spokesperson from the Atomic Energy Authority. “This is the first time… -
Trump says he won’t run for president in 2028 if he loses to Harris in November
Former President Donald Trump said he would not run again in 2028 if he loses the election to Vice President Kamala Harris in November 2024. The Republican nominee made the announcement during a recent interview. “If you’re not successful this time, do you see yourself running again in four years?” Trump was asked. “No, I… -
Gov. Newsom signs California ban on all plastic grocery bags by 2026
All plastic shopping bags at California grocery stores will be banned by Jan. 1, 2026. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Sunday, Sept. 22, that will eliminate all plastic bags at grocery checkouts. In 2014, the California Legislature passed a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags. However, shoppers were still able to purchase “thicker” plastic… -
Secret Service approval rating hits 10-year low, lowest ever among Republicans
A new Gallup poll revealed that American’s approval of the Secret Service has reached a 10-year low. The agency’s approval rating dropped by more than 20 points in the most recent survey. It was conducted in September before the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, but about two months after the first attempt.… -
Federal agents search homes of NYC interim police commissioner
Federal agents searched the homes of New York City’s newly appointed interim police commissioner, Thomas Donlon, on Friday, Sept. 20. The search came just over a week into his tenure as interim commissioner of the nation’s largest police force. The search is reportedly linked to classified documents Donlon may have retained from his time at… -
Feds say suspect in Trump assassination plot wrote letter admitting to plan
A man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump wrote a letter addressed to the world months before the incident on Sept. 15, according to a new filing from the Justice Department. Ryan Wesley Routh allegedly wrote the letter, which was discovered in a box he dropped off at a witness’s home. The… -
NYPD bodycam footage shows subway shooting; protests continue
The New York Police Department (NYPD) released body-worn camera video of an officer-involved shooting at a subway station on Sunday, Sept. 15. Four people were injured including two bystanders, an officer and the suspect. Police said it started when Derrell Mickles, who had a knife, jumped a turnstile to avoid paying the subway fare. In… -
GE Vernova announces staff cuts amid wind turbine failures, financial losses
GE Vernova has announced significant staff reductions in its offshore wind business following a series of operational setbacks and financial losses. The company stated that 900 employees globally could be affected by the move, citing rising material costs and persistent supply chain disruptions as key reasons behind the decision. “The proposal reflects industry wide challenges… -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs placed on suicide watch in Brooklyn after arrest
Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been placed on suicide watch at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. The jail officials’ move followed Combs’ arrest on sex trafficking and racketeering charges on Monday, Sept. 16. Although Combs has not shown any suicidal tendencies, jail officials are conducting hourly checks. These heightened security measures come in… -
Where do picky eating habits come from? A new study may have the answer
Parents worried about whether their fussy eaters picked up their habits from their parents finally got an answer. A U.K. study published on Thursday, Sept. 19, found that being a picky eater largely comes from the genes a person has. Researchers studied 2,400 pairs of twins. They discovered that genetic were the main factor in… -
Venezuelan migrants sue ICE for release over nearly yearlong detention
Four Venezuelan migrants are challenging their nearly yearlong detention at a federal immigration facility. In a court filing, the migrants cited deteriorating diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela as a significant barrier. The migrants, who are being held at the Otero County Processing Center in New Mexico, filed a lawsuit this week seeking… -
EU to guide Apple in providing support for third-party headphones, watches
The European Commission, a branch of the European Union, wants to ensure Apple products like iPhones and iPads interact properly with headphones and smartwatches not designed by Apple. This is something Apple must comply with under the EU’s Digital Markets Act. The commission announced Friday, Sept. 20, it is starting two “specification proceedings to assist… -
East Coast ports prep for strike that could cost the US economy billions
A possible port strike in the U.S. could have a major impact on the global supply chain and cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars. The strike could impact a total of 36 ports along the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico if a deal isn’t reached by Oct. 1. Up to 45,000 dock…
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